Fishing/value of fishing rod

QuestionThanks for taking my question sir. I have a mint condition split bamboo H - I Oriskany flat sided fishing pole with a black walnut checker handle. This was given to me back in 1980 from my great aunt's estate. I have with it the original cloth case and the aluminum cylinder that it was stored in. As you can see with the pictures it is in pristine condition. So I was wondering if you can help me put a value on this. . All the fly rods I see have a cork handle but this one doesn't. This fishing rod has never been used also it never had a reel seated on it.The rod is 8 1/2 ft, 3 piece with an extra tippet.It is very flexible and ready to fish or can be put on somebody's wall as a beautiful decoration. Also a fly tying kit from 1940s with all the original pieces in excellent condition with a How To Tie Flies book by E.C. Gregg from 1935 in excellent condition also. Enjoy the pictures.

AnswerJohn,
Model Oriskany is not in my price book, Antique & Collectible Fishing Rods: Identification & Value Guide Homel, Dan. 1997 (2nd edition 2000) add about 30% for age of book.
But I have seen many models not in Homel.

If you read my previous responses ,on the value of Horrocks-Ibbotson , then you know it is not very valuable. Yes I know this rod is pristine and at least 70 ish years old.
They are looked down upon by the collecting community and often they are justified. They were sort of mass produced , rather heavy and very slow. They are not going to resale for very much.
A small portion of these rods are decent fishing tools but they are usually 2 pieces and closer to 7 foot than 9. It is the collector community that decides the prices , please don't blame the messenger.
I find another book also are available at larger libraries to get history :
Bamboo Rod Restoration Handbook -Michael Sinclair
History
H-Ihttp://classicflyrodforum.com/forum/viewtopic.php?f=11&t=51465

and since I am little unsure of your model I am going to guess an estimate of value for the rod only

Expertise

I can answer questions on graphite fly rod building and bamboo rod restoration and making. I can guide people to restorers . I can guide people to rod building components on the internet as well as catalog. I can help them identify and value their bamboo fly rods with a picture .

If you are asking for the id of an old rod

please give a complete description
send pictures especially labels or logos with detailed thorough description** to me macsrods@yahoo.com and a complete including as much the following as you can:
Is it? fly or casting rod ? Reel seat is below or above the cork handle ?
Check metal for id and patents ? What is it made of; bamboo ( flat sided) fiberglass or graphite ( round)? Weight in oz? What is the diameter of the rod above the cork? Where was it purchased ? What type of metal nickel-silver, tin, or chrome platted brass? A complete description of any logos or labels. Length of rod per section and number of sections. Total rod length.
Please read the following if the rod has either of the following two labels

Montague or H-I (Horrocks-Ibbotson).

They are looked down upon by the collecting community and often they are justified. They were mass produced , rather heavy and very slow. They are not going to resale for very much.

Two books are available at larger libraries to get history and or value:Antique & Collectable Fishing Rods: Identification & Value Guide Homel, Dan. 1997 Bamboo Rod Restoration Handbook -Michael Sinclair

Commission Sales

Because of my knowledge I can help you sell and get a good price for your vintage bamboo fly rod. email
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Experience

I have been restoring bamboo fly rods for 15 years and making graphite for 17 .

Education/Credentials**example of a thorough description of a label:
The Shakespeare decal is olive green ovals with gold foil banner bearing the word "Shakespeare" in script. The remainder of the of the lettering is block style reading on top Honor Built and on the bottom of oval , Made in USA. The writing is away from the grip.